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NBA studying uptick of Achilles injuries - Silver

NBA studying uptick of Achilles injuries - Silver

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday the league is studying a rash of recent Achilles tendon injuries, days after Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton became the latest player to be hobbled by such an injury in game seven of the NBA Finals.

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GA-ASI Announces Investment in Dutch Technology Innovator Arceon

GA-ASI Announces Investment in Dutch Technology Innovator Arceon

Selection Follows Successful Pitch During Blue Magic Netherlands Event

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On Its Centennial: The Occasion of Replacing the Kiswa of the Noble Kaaba Embodies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Enduring Care for the Two Holy Mosques

On Its Centennial: The Occasion of Replacing the Kiswa of the Noble Kaaba Embodies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Enduring Care for the Two Holy Mosques

The occasion was conducted with meticulous organisation. As the previous Kiswa was carefully prepared for removal, the new Kiswa was raised and securely fastened to all sides of the Kaaba. Additionally, the door curtain embroidered with golden embellishments, lantern-shaped pieces, the belt, and samadiyah pieces were affixed-a scene embodying high craftsmanship and precision.

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Pacquiao 'hungry' for comeback after four-year layoff

Pacquiao 'hungry' for comeback after four-year layoff

Manny Pacquiao said Wednesday that his lengthy layoff from boxing has reignited his passion for the sport as he prepares for next month's world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios.

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'Job done': Sundowns coach proud despite Club World Cup exit

'Job done': Sundowns coach proud despite Club World Cup exit

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso said Wednesday his team could return to South Africa with their heads held high despite exiting the Club World Cup in the group stage on Wednesday.

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RFK Jr vaccine panel targets childhood vaccinations in first meeting

RFK Jr vaccine panel targets childhood vaccinations in first meeting

A medical panel appointed by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held its first meeting Wednesday, pledging to revisit the childhood vaccine schedule and promoting themes long embraced by anti-vaccine activists.

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Tech giants' net zero goals verging on fantasy: researchers

Tech giants' net zero goals verging on fantasy: researchers

The credibility of climate pledges by the world's tech giants to rapidly become carbon neutral is fading fast as they devour more and more energy in the race to develop AI and build data centres, researchers warned Thursday.

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Australia quicks hit back after strong West Indies bowling effort

Australia quicks hit back after strong West Indies bowling effort

Australia's pacers struck back with four wickets after they were dealt some of their own medicine in being dismissed for 180 by the West Indies fast bowlers on the opening day of the first Test in Barbados on Wednesday.

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Dortmund through to Club World Cup last 16, Fluminense deny Sundowns

Dortmund through to Club World Cup last 16, Fluminense deny Sundowns

A solitary first-half goal by Daniel Svensson gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win against Ulsan HD on Wednesday as the Germans secured a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup.

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Judge orders Trump admin to release billions in EV charging funds

Judge orders Trump admin to release billions in EV charging funds

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release billions allocated for the construction of electric vehicle charging stations in over a dozen US states.

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